US and EU cloud outlook for our economyEconomics: A quick scan of recent data might suggest that the economic upturn started last summer and ended around Christmas…Fri Mar 19 2004 - 00:00
US rates look set to stay at low levelUS interest rates look set to stay at their current low levels for a considerable period, with the Federal Reserve Board indicating…Wed Mar 17 2004 - 00:00
Retail figures down despite seasonal sales pushRetail sales fell back in January, despite the post-Christmas sales, according to surprisingly weak data published by the Central…Wed Mar 17 2004 - 00:00
Interest in Eircom strong ahead of IPOEircom is continuing roadshows in Europe ahead of the initial public offering of its shares later this week.Tue Mar 16 2004 - 00:00
Public sector 'is not expanding'The public sector did not contribute to the 45,000 increase in jobs last year, according to figures produced by the Department…Sat Mar 13 2004 - 00:00
Inflation rate falls to lowest level in four years to 1.7%The annual inflation rate has fallen again, dropping to 1.7 per cent in February, the lowest in four years.Sat Mar 13 2004 - 00:00
Finance Bill altered to cater for errorsThe Finance Bill is being amended so that people who make genuine mistakes in tax returns will not face penalties.Thu Mar 11 2004 - 00:00
Brokers herald return of economic 'feel good' factorThe "feel good" factor is back in the economy and growth this year should be close to 4 per cent, according to Davy Stockbrokers…Wed Mar 10 2004 - 00:00
Change to Finance Bill withdrawnPart of a tax avoidance measure recently announced by the Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, is to be formally withdrawn at the…Sat Mar 06 2004 - 00:00
Tax revenues are well ahead of expectationsTax revenues are running well ahead of target, due to a strong rise in capital gains tax and continued buoyancy in stamp duties…Wed Mar 03 2004 - 00:00
Recovery in manufacturing picks up speed as new orders increaseRecovery in the manufacturing sector is gathering pace, according to the latest NCB purchasing managers' index (PMI)Tue Mar 02 2004 - 00:00
FIRST ACTIVE: cost of fixed rate mortgages reducedCompetition has increased in the mortgage market with First Active cutting the cost of its fixed interest rate mortgages for …Tue Feb 24 2004 - 00:00
Demand for tighter control of tax reliefsOpposition parties are set to call for much tighter examination and control of tax reliefs and exemptions, in a range of amendments…Tue Feb 24 2004 - 00:00
McCreevy seals off property taxation loopholesTwo tax changes in relation to property have been introduced by the Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, to close down what the…Sat Feb 21 2004 - 00:00
Consumers continue to signal confidenceFor fifth successive month, Irish consumers are taking an increasingly upbeat view of the Republic's economic prospects for the…Mon Feb 16 2004 - 00:00
Dollar set to weaken despite G7's warningsThe euro fell back late yesterday on the foreign exchange markets, following a report that EU finance ministers would discuss…Tue Feb 10 2004 - 00:00
'Energy market doesn't work'The current structure of the energy market is not working and the Government must adopt a new approach to ensure security of …Mon Feb 09 2004 - 00:00
IBEC criticises R&D tax credit restrictionsFinance Bill: Restrictions on the availability of the proposed new research and development (R&D) tax credit have been criticised…Thu Feb 05 2004 - 00:00
Government proposes Tutty for ECB boardThe Government is to make its first attempt to get an Irish candidate elected to the executive board of the European Central …Wed Feb 04 2004 - 00:00
Finance Bill tax reliefs set to boost investmentSignificant new tax relief to encourage business investment in key areas will be announced as part of today's Finance Bill.Wed Feb 04 2004 - 00:00
Data show economy improvingTax revenues came in ahead of schedule in January, providing further evidence that the economy is recovering, according to the…Wed Feb 04 2004 - 00:00
Bill to focus on tax relief for new R&D spendingNew tax relief to encourage research and development spending and measures to encourage the establishment of corporate holding…Sat Jan 31 2004 - 00:00
House lending rises by EUR1.7bn in DecemberMortgage lending continued to accelerate in December, with a record €1.7 billion monthly increase.Sat Jan 31 2004 - 00:00
Enterprise Ireland chief calls for flexibility on carbon taxationFlexibility is essential in plans to introduce new carbon taxation, according to Mr Frank Ryan, the new chief executive of Enterprise…Tue Jan 27 2004 - 00:00
ECB critical of failure to control spendingThe Republic is one of the states identified by the European Central Bank (ECB) for failing to control spending in recent budgets…Fri Jan 23 2004 - 00:00
EU set to free up investment spending rulesNew rules that would give the Government much more latitude to plan investment programmes while staying within EU borrowing limits…Thu Jan 22 2004 - 00:00
White Paper may propose merger of regulatorsA pledge to examine the role of existing regulators and assess whether any could be merged is to form part of a Government white…Tue Jan 20 2004 - 00:00
Economy flat but still ahead of 2002 levelsThe economy was relatively flat in the third quarter of last year, though activity continued to run ahead of 2002 levels, according…Tue Jan 20 2004 - 00:00
Regulation impact plan due TuesdayA system to assess the impact of all new regulations introduced by the Government is expected to be a central part of a major…Sat Jan 17 2004 - 00:00
Finding our way in a world of competitionEconomics/Cliff Taylor: Government committee seeks an attractive industrial policyFri Jan 16 2004 - 00:00
ECB voices concern over dollarThe European Central Bank is concerned about the falling US dollar and "brutal" currency moves are unwelcome, according to bank…Tue Jan 13 2004 - 00:00
Industrial production increases by 16%Industrial production rose again in November, when it was running almost 16 per cent ahead of the same month last year, according…Sat Jan 10 2004 - 00:00
Mortgage lending growth quickened in NovemberMortgage lending growth accelerated again in November, bringing the annual rate of increase to 25Fri Jan 02 2004 - 00:00
Surprise 3% fall in exports for OctoberExports weakened in October, indicating that conditions remain difficult on international markets, according to the latest figures…Wed Dec 24 2003 - 00:00
Industrial employment falls by 14,800Industrial employment has continued to fall, with the numbers employed in September down 14,800 on the same month last year, …Tue Dec 23 2003 - 00:00
Forecast of housing collapse 'is incorrect'Predictions of an imminent collapse in the housing market are based on an incorrect analysis of the market, according to research…Fri Dec 19 2003 - 00:00
Economy upturn hurt by competitiveness loss - BankThe economy will pick up next year but the loss of competitiveness suffered in recent years will continue to act as a drag on…Fri Dec 19 2003 - 00:00
Moving up the value chain is key to future jobs growthLife after the Tiger. During the boom years we got used to huge increases in total employment each yearFri Dec 19 2003 - 00:00
Economist optimistic on prospects for new yearThere are solid grounds for optimism about economic prospects for next year, but further dollar weakness remains a threat, according…Tue Dec 16 2003 - 00:00
Inflation rate drops to four-year low at 2.2%The inflation rate has dropped to 2Fri Dec 12 2003 - 00:00
US interest rates will remain low after Fed decisionUS interest rates are set to remain low, the Federal Reserve Board has indicated.Wed Dec 10 2003 - 00:00
All eyes on the Fed as dollar slips to new lowThe US dollar has hit new lows on the foreign exchange market, with all eyes now on today's statement on US interest rates from…Tue Dec 09 2003 - 00:00
Minister opts for the 'safe pair of hands' approachPerhaps we expect too much of Budget day. On the old medical maxim of "first, do no harm", the 2004 Budget passes the test.Thu Dec 04 2003 - 00:00
Exchequer in surplus after tax surgeThe surge in tax revenue in November has pushed the Exchequer into surplus for the first 11 months and makes it likely that official…Wed Dec 03 2003 - 00:00
Investment project rules set to changeThe Government may be able to plan investment programmes under future budgets without much concern about breaching EU borrowing…Wed Dec 03 2003 - 00:00
McCreevy to outline major State investment programmeA major five-year investment programme, including new spending on transport, primary schools, the environment and other areas…Tue Dec 02 2003 - 00:00
Deficit level will shape packageHow high a deficit is the Minister for Finance willing to run next year? This is the key question in determining the impact on…Tue Dec 02 2003 - 00:00
McCreevy gets Budget boost of Eur500m from capital taxThe Minister for Finance's options for Budget day have increased markedly, due mainly to an unexpected surge in capital gains…Sat Nov 29 2003 - 00:00
Mortgage lending growth continuesMortgage lending growth continues to accelerate, according to new Central Bank figures, and is now running at a rate last seen…Sat Nov 29 2003 - 00:00
Tax relief schemes likely to be sparedThe Budget is expected to contain some good news for business, with the Business Expansion Scheme likely to be extended beyond…Fri Nov 28 2003 - 00:00
